Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

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Date Posted:

October 15, 2026

Position Title:

Office/Company:

Walmart

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N/A

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Job Number:

HC-13528

Reports To:

Location:

Washington, DC

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Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 – $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Secondary Role:

Job Type:

Part Time

Description:

Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy Walmart’s Federal Government Affairs team is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Federal Government Affairs to lead our advocacy and engagement on key healthcare issues in Washington, D.C. This role will serve as the company’s lead lobbyist on federal healthcare policy, representing Walmart before Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders. The Director will also act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping shape Walmart’s healthcare strategy through policy insight and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Walmart’s lead advocate on federal healthcare policy before Congress, the Administration, and other key stakeholders. • Develop and execute a strategy for legislative and regulatory issues impacting Walmart’s Health & Wellness & Benefits teams. • Build and maintain relationships with Walmart’s Health & Wellness and Benefits teams to align policy strategy with business priorities. • Monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on federal legislation and regulations related to, but not limited to, employer-sponsored insurance plans, reimbursement systems, Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy operations. • Represent Walmart in external forums, including industry coalitions, trade associations, and public policy events. • What you’ll bring: • Demonstrated experience in leading healthcare policy, with direct experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal healthcare agency. • Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. • Proven ability to build relationships, lead cross-functional teams, influence across stakeholders. • Demonstrated expertise in coalition building, negotiation, and conflict resolution to influence policy outcomes. • Strategic thinker with sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field. • Preferred Qualifications… • Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. • Advanced graduate degree; experience leading large-scale/national or multi‑market government affairs initiatives within the region or area of expertise., People management experience. • Primary Location… • 80 M St Se, Washington, DC 20003-3544, United States of America • Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. • Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. • Learn more here • Earn a certificate with the Council! Start your journey today.

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About the team: Walmart’s Federal Government Affairs team leads Walmart’s engagement on federal policy issues, advocating before Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders. This team shapes strategic engagement and policy priorities that advance and protect business goals. The team coordinates across functions to counsel the business on risk, influence public policy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and provide actionable insights to leadership. The team fosters a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and strategic foresight to address emerging policy challenges. It supports the company’s mission by leading effective policy advocacy that advances Walmart’s strategy.